Show Notes
President Donald Trump declares Iran a “failed nation” as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Canada is making a push to attract American academics and researchers amid changes to U.S. federal research funding. And as the 2026 midterm elections approach, the MAHA movement is taking on public health, screen time, and the health of America’s children.
In this episode, we break down the latest developments involving Trump and Iran, including Iran’s military and economic instability, its political leadership, and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East.
We also examine Canada’s efforts to recruit U.S. academics and researchers, particularly those working in areas such as climate, equity, and gender studies, as the Trump administration reshapes federal research priorities.
Then, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham join us to discuss the rise of MAHA (Make America Healthy Again), the movement’s focus on public health and children’s screen time, and how MAHA could shape the 2026 midterm elections.
In this episode:
• Trump’s warning about Iran and escalating Middle East tensions
• Iran’s military, economy, and political instability
• U.S.-Iran relations and what could happen next
• Canada’s push to attract American academics
• Trump administration changes to federal research funding
• Climate, equity, and gender studies
• MAHA and the future of public health
• Children, screen time, and technology
• Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham on MAHA
• How MAHA could influence the 2026 midterm elections
Tune in for analysis of Trump, Iran, U.S. politics, foreign policy, Canada, MAHA, public health, and the 2026 elections.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Iran Heating Up Again
2:06 - Canada Takes U.S. Undesireables
3:51 - MAHA and the Midterms/Price Transparency
7:00 - Healthier Food Choices
9:12 - Screen time for Children
11:35 - Vaccine Schedules
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